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AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself? My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence. But would she come to me? Would she give me the opportunity of escape? It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But would she come to me?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “But would she come to me?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?”
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From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
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From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
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From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But would she come to me?
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But would she come to me?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
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From this reading Would she give me the opportunity of escape?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
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From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But would she come to me?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
not any; not one
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
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From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading Would she give me the opportunity of escape?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
except for; apart from
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But would she come to me?
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From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It must be accomplished now if at all, before Le Gaire returned, or had time to complete his round of the pickets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
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From this reading My word was pledged, and it was evident the girl had no intention of betraying my presence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But would she come to me?
but in spite of that
From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE The seriousness of my situation was clearly apparent, yet what could I do in order to save myself?
